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ancestry website
by Howe Memorial 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

Hello all; Does anyone know how to get this site free? Or if it is possible for our library? Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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MCLS Holiday Celebration
by Susan Alt 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

All- MCLS will be closing today at noon so that staff may gather for a holiday celebration. MeLCat staff will be monitoring to assure that things continue to run smoothly. Thanks! Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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magazine boxes
by Valerie Meyerson 13 Dec '15

13 Dec '15

Hello all - We are purging some old magazine storage boxes and before they go to the recycling center, I thought I would see if anyone has a need.... Please reply to me directly if you are interested. Thanks, Val Meyerson vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:vmeyerson@petoskeylibrary.org> Petoskey District Library

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Library Director search re-opened, Casper, WY, Natrona County Public Library!
by Jobeth Bradbury 12 Dec '15

12 Dec '15

Director-Natrona County Public Library - Casper, Wyoming Literacy, Education and a Thriving Community-if these excite you, the Natrona County Public Library wants you as its next Library Director! Join the <http://www.natronacountylibrary.org/> Natrona County Public Library Board of Trustees and the nearly 81,000 Natrona County residents as NCPL and the community move into a period of expansion and growth. The successful Director will engage the community in continuing to provide a doorway to learning and literacy services and programs through the Main library in Casper, the Mills and Edgerton branches, a bookmobile and the books-by-mail program. Governed by a five-member Board of Trustees (appointed by the Board of County Commissioners), the Library is supported by a dedicated, progressive staff of 35 FTEs, a $2.9 million annual budget, and strong community services and programs. The Director is responsible for implementing policies and plans and providing for the effective operation of the system. Opportunities include exploring the possibilities and potentially developing a plan for funding and renovating its current facility and/or embarking on a capital campaign for a new facility, increasing the use of technology services for patrons, and continuing to develop new community partnerships. The successful Director will also work with and support the ongoing work of the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library. Natrona County has a rich heritage tied with American migration along the California, Oregon, Mormon Pioneer trails, Pony Express route, ranching-western lore, and the freewheeling boom-and-bust of the oil business. Located in Wyoming's central plateau, the County's 5,342 square miles include the municipalities of Casper (the county seat and second largest metropolitan area in the state), Midwest, Edgerton, Mills, Evansville, and Bar Nunn. The area's economy is tied to natural resources, notably energy and agriculture. A pattern of boom and bust in the energy industry has made Casper's business leaders aware of the need to diversify the economy and Casper has emerged as Wyoming's business, financial, manufacturing, and retail center. As a result of its central location the area currently is experiencing vitality as Wyoming's meeting place and transportation hub. Outdoor recreation remains an important industry and avocation-Alcova and Pathfinder reservoirs provide boating facilities, Casper Mountain hosts winter sports, Hogadon Ski Area offers three 600-foot vertical runs for skiers, a world class Biathlon and Nordic ski Center, golfers have access to four area courses and Casper Whitewater Park is a one half mile stretch of the North Platte River with four man-made rock features. Hunting and fishing are popular with residents and out-of-state visitors, many of them guided by local outfitters. Natrona County is proud of its "choice based" school district and the presence of Casper College and University of Wyoming Casper. For additional information on the area's recreational, educational and cultural amenities see <http://www.gossagesager.com/NatronaLinks.htm> Natrona links. Responsibilities. Under the general oversight of the Library Board of Trustees, the Director plans, manages and directs the operations, programs, services, and personnel of the Natrona County Public Library System. Key responsibilities include: managing and directing library operations; ensuring high quality library programs and services; developing and maintaining short and long term plans for the Library; representing the Library and coordinating departmental activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, community organizations and the media; and staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public library management. Please see the full <http://www.gossagesager.com/natronajobdesc.pdf> Library Director Job Description for primary duties and responsibilities, desired skills and additional details. Qualifications. The position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science and five years of experience overseeing public library operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required knowledge includes: principles and practices of public library system administration; public library policies, procedures and standards of service; Federal, State and Local regulations governing library operations; current trends in library services, programming and technology; methods for evaluating public library programs, policies and operational requirements; processes for developing and administering budgets; and supervisory principles, practices and methods. Prior success reporting to a governing board is highly desirable. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000 - $99,800 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury. This position closes January 24, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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FW: Kids InfoBits is going mobile responsive
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

Very exciting that Kids InfoBits has Google Drive/Classroom integration!! Please share widely. Thank you, Deb Renee Biggs Library of Michigan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wanted to notify you of some exciting news. On December 11th, Gale is updating Kids InfoBits to a mobile responsive design. With this update, K-5 students will be able to explore and learn research skills on mobile devices, like tablets and smart phones. Also available beginning December 11, students can utilize the Google-integrated features like Drive and Classroom. New Features include: * Mobile Responsive Design - pages adjust to mobile device size * New Browse Topics View - ability to easily jump between topics on a single page * Filter by Content Level - Limit search results to Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced within a search result list * Google Drive Integration (see www.gale.com/google<http://www.gale.com/google>) * Google Classroom Integration (see www.gale.com/google<http://www.gale.com/google>) Existing URLs will automatically update on December 11; no action is necessary by libraries. Below are screenshots of various product features. Please let me know if you have any questions about these exciting new enhancements. Home Page [cid:3FE8E18711EC5C4A892C4386F0E7D6EA@namprd02.prod.outlook.com] Browse Topics [cid:EC43236A6A38624B95DED2B5EBC0BFD9@namprd02.prod.outlook.com] Mobile Size [cid:DF5BCCB9D0FAA34A999D421BA0795396@namprd02.prod.outlook.com] Tablet Size [cid:9F390DBBB194B745B65C3143B7DED08F@namprd02.prod.outlook.com] Steve Hicks Consortia & Major Accounts Service Manager Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800-877-4253 ext. 8808 | (f) 800-990-4253 | (e) steve.hicks(a)cengage.com<mailto:steve.hicks@cengage.com>| www.gale.cengage.com<http://www.gale.cengage.com/>

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Every Child Ready to Read materials - request by 12/23
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

A reminder to request your materials by Dec. 23rd at the survey link below. Thank you. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that we are launching a two year Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) program. This program is based on the American Library Association Every Child Ready to Read materials. You can find more information about the program at www.everychildreadytoread.org/<http://www.everychildreadytoread.org/>. The full program description is at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Every Child Ready to Read section. The program will include a free copy of the Every Child Ready to Read training materials for Michigan public libraries and a two-year training and continuing education program. You do NOT need to participate in training in order to request materials. Please complete this survey to request materials. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016ECRR. Materials will be distributed in January 2016 on a first come, first served basis until materials run out. Those who respond to the survey by Wednesday, December 23rd will have their materials shipped by the first week of January. The training program details will be announced no later than early January 2016 and will include daylong workshops in March 2016 and March 2017, training sessions at Rural Libraries Conference in May 2016, a webinar series and a newsletter series. Our trainer is Sue Nescepa of Kid Lit Plus Consulting. If you have any questions, please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<Mailto:> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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MeL Minute - Staying Informed
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Hello all, Electronic mailing lists have been around for quite a while. They can be open, moderated, for announcements, for discussion, archived, broad or very narrow in scope; i.e., whatever the list designer wants. Because they come directly to your email inbox, news and updates: are timely, don't add another piece of paper to your work site, can be quickly shared, are subject focused, and are archived. The library community in Michigan is fortunate to have access to some very informative lists and newsletters including those made available through Midwest Collaborative for Library Services<http://mcls.org/>. Information about the following and other available lists can be found at: https://mcls.org/news/listservs/ Don't miss out. Review the available lists and see which are applicable to your job and interests. * The Meldatabases-list provides information to library staff around the state about the MeL databases. Get information on MeL databases features, issues, updates, and other news. Postings are archived and available to current subscribers. * The MCLS Newsletter is distributed via email monthly. It contains sections on news, training, eResources, MeL (MeLCat), and RIDES. The most recent online version of the newsletter is always available at the MCLS eNewsletter page<https://mcls.org/news/enewsletter/>. It is important to note that the MCLS Newsletter is not available in print form. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world, and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan .

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Question re: Library Fees
by Sylvia Merz 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Hello Fellow librarians. Hoping you can share your knowledge with me on the subject of fees charged by your library. As we discuss finance issues locally, I have been asked to find out the following information from libraries around the State. If you would be willing to reply to me 'off-list' (see my email below) I would be most appreciative. To what extent do you operate on a "fee for service" model, if at all? How do you determine how and what fees are assessed, and to whom? Do you incorporate any kind of 'needs test' when determining fees for services? Thank you all so much! Sylvia Merz, Director - email: lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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Vinyl Album Guards - Free!
by Andrea Smalley 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Today's storage find : around 100 plastic vinyl album "record guards", finely aged but never used. Do we have any vinyl collectors that would like these? Can send through RIDES. Andrea Smalley Head of Circulation Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1648

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IRS tax exempt designation
by Nannette Miller 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Thank you everyone who replied to my question. I finally called the IRS and after only 40 minutes on hold was told we are tax exempt under IRC Section 115 as a governmental unit. I will never forget that again. -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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